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A message from Sleydo
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- Published on Saturday, 21 May 2022 06:09
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A, we are passing on this important message from our friend Sleydo’, spokesperson of Gidimt’en Checkpoint and Wet’suwet’en land defender (also known as Molly Wickham). Please read, RSVP, and share widely.
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Dear friends, allies and comrades,
While we try to live out our daily lives and conduct cultural practices with our elders and children, police barge into our homes without permission — everyday, with at least six officers — intimidating us, surveilling us, illegally arresting, and detaining people on our own lands.
It's a story as old as the colonial violence against Indigenous peoples to steal land, resources, and wealth. The sad truth is, it’s what’s happening right now: They want to intimidate us off our land so Coastal GasLink can start drilling in less than one month under our sacred headwaters, Wedzin Kwa.
In March 2020, thousands of you took to the streets, railways, ports and highways to stand with Wet’suwet’en and demand Coastal GasLink cease construction. We made global headlines — forcing Justin Trudeau and John Horgan to commit to entering into discussions with Wet’suwet’en Hereditary chiefs.
But they haven’t made any progress with us on those title discussions, haven’t stopped construction and haven’t pulled RCMP or CIRG off of our territories....
Your pension vs Google's secrecy
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- Published on Friday, 20 May 2022 11:07
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SumOfUs members have filed two shareholder proposals to hold Google accountable on human rights and disinformation.
Your retirement savings have the power to make sure that happens. You have the power to hold this multi-trillion dollar company to account.
Click to email your pension or mutual fund manager - it’s quick and easy:
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SumOfUs members are holding Google accountable at its upcoming annual shareholder meeting and we need your help.
In days investors will vote on two shareholder resolutions filed by the SumOfUs community demanding Google become transparent about whether it protects human rights.
If you have a pension, mutual fund, or superannuation fund, you probably own shares in Google — which means you have the power to influence the vote on these resolutions and hold this multi-trillion dollar company accountable.
It’s quick and...
Amazon targeted by Teamsters Canada and CSN
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- Published on Friday, 20 May 2022 07:11
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Accompaniment updates
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- Published on Friday, 20 May 2022 06:08
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PBI-Canada webinar on CANSEC arms show and militarization of territory, May 31
PBI-Guatemala accompanies Poqomchi’ land defender David Alejandro Maxena at court hearing
PBI-Colombia accompanies Nomadesc at meeting with Canadian Ambassador and victims of police violence
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Garder notre vétérinaire dans le Pont
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- Published on Friday, 20 May 2022 03:25
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PAOV – this petition is taking off on Change.org, and we think you might be interested in adding your name. Sign now to help:
Garder notre vétérinaire dans le Pontiac / Keep our vet in the Pontiac
Chantal Chretien started this petition, and it now has 9,157 signatures
Sign now with a clickBonjour, je possède une ferme dans le Pontiac et aujourd’hui...
CoDev E-Bulletin - May, 2022
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- Published on Thursday, 19 May 2022 17:59
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That was fast
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- Published on Thursday, 19 May 2022 17:32
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BC doctors
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- Published on Thursday, 19 May 2022 15:42
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PAOV — Petition starter Camille and her family don’t have a family doctor. They’re among an estimated 750,000 British Columbians lacking access to this vital first line of medical care. Camille’s husband and children have a rare genetic mutation, and the medication they take requires constant monitoring by a family doctor — something they no longer have easy access to, as aging doctors retire and struggling walk-in clinics close their doors. Camille is urging the government to do more to make sure everyone in British Columbia can access the care they need. You can help by signing the petition now.
Bring back our Family Doctors and our Walk-in Clinics
We have now extended our deadline for our RenuWell Workforce Training Program!
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- Published on Thursday, 19 May 2022 09:52
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Paov,
Great news! We are excited to announce that we have extended our RenuWell Workforce Training Program application deadline. If you haven’t had the chance to register yet, you could now do so until May 31st!
APPLY HEREA few details about the program:
The RenuWell Workforce Training Program will include six days of training sessions held Monday to Friday from approximately 8 AM - 4 PM MT daily from June 20 to 27, 2022. Before the program commencement, between June 9 and June 17, 2022, trainees will have an opportunity to complete prerequisite safety tickets and certifications. The program's first week will include in-class learning and simulations at the Medicine Hat College campus.
On June 27, the training program
will take place at...
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Thousands of elephants left to starve
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- Published on Thursday, 19 May 2022 07:22
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When the pandemic shut down Thailand's tourism, thousands of captive elephants were shackled in chains and left to starve. Their keepers no longer able to afford to feed them.
But our friends at Save Elephant Foundation stepped in with an idea to save them -- help their owners transition from cruel circus camps to ethical elephant sanctuaries, supported by people around the world who want to foster an elephant.
It's working! At one business known for its circus show, 53 elephants now roam free, no longer forced to give rides and perform all day. But taking care of an elephant is expensive -- just imagine how much they eat every day! Plus vet care, security, and more. The foundation desperately needs funds to keep the project going.
Together, we can help give these elephants their freedom. Can you chip in to save these elephants and protect wildlife worldwide?
Democratic Voters Deliver Stinging Rebuke to Partys Manchin-Sinema Wing
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- Published on Thursday, 19 May 2022 03:04
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Fast forward ⏭
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- Published on Wednesday, 18 May 2022 16:49
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Quick action to stop TMX
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- Published on Wednesday, 18 May 2022 14:12
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Paov,
The Trudeau government's decision to give Trans Mountain a $10 billion loan guarantee to support the pipeline expansion project makes no sense. Fossil fuels are causing the climate crisis, so funding more fossil fuel production means funding more extreme and more frequent climate disasters.
On the one hand, Trudeau’s cabinet ministers have been talking up plans to invest in climate adaptation and prepare Canada for the worsening impacts of climate change.1 On the other hand, last week, we learned that the Trudeau government approved a $10 billion loan guarantee for the Trans Mountain pipeline.2 In other words, they’re announcing an adaptation plan to prepare for the very climate disasters that they’re funding with projects like this.
At the same time as this Trans Mountain news broke last week, unprecedented flooding was forcing thousands of people in northern Alberta to flee their homes.3 It brought back harrowing images...
PAOV, you can make the difference for these petitions
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- Published on Wednesday, 18 May 2022 12:45
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PAOV, thanks for signing!
Here are the petitions you’ve signed:
We Request an Official House of Commons Petition to Disallow Bill 96
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Melisa Bauco has a message for you, PAOV
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- Published on Wednesday, 18 May 2022 12:24
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Thanks PAOV for signing Fight against Bill 96!
Take the next step to help this petition
You are a hero for signing, PAOV! Can you now share this petition to help reach its signature goal?
Post to Facebook
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Nestlé
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- Published on Wednesday, 18 May 2022 06:14
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Nestlé is the 4th biggest plastic polluter in the world but wants us to believe that the environment is its priority...
No one is fooled!
Call on Nestlé to switch to reusable packaging now.
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Congrats to Nestlé for making it to the top 4 worst plastic polluters in the world for the 4th year in a row!
This is mediocrity at its best for the Swiss multinational.
Nestlé has announced that it is aiming for 0 emissions, including those linked to the production of plastics, by 2050. But as one of the biggest planet-destroying corporations, this isn’t nearly ambitious enough to stop catastrophic climate change.
If Nestlé wants to be credible, the company must act now!
Tell Nestlé to reduce packaging and replace all its plastic packaging with reusable ones by 2025.
It's the Break Free from Plastic Alliance that identified Nestlé as one of the world's biggest plastic polluters. For months, thousands of volunteers collected plastic waste...
Bilingualism in Canada
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- Published on Tuesday, 17 May 2022 17:24
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PAOV — Quebec’s proposed Bill 96 vastly expands the protection of French as the province’s primary language and the legislation is widely expected to become law. There are serious concerns about how the new law will affect access to healthcare, education, government services, and justice in the province. Petition starter Melissa is urging the government to stop Bill 96. You can help in this critical moment by adding your signature.
Fight against Bill 96!
48,664 have signed Melisa Bauco’s petition. Let’s get to 50,000!
Read more: Bilingualism in Canada
7 vaquitas left
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- Published on Tuesday, 17 May 2022 05:54
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The tiny vaquita porpoise is the most threatened sea mammal in the world. Fewer than 10 are left – pushed to the edge of extinction by illegal fishing nets that ensnare and drown them within minutes.
But there's a flicker of hope.
Scientists have discovered astounding genetic health among the last surviving vaquitas – meaning these beautiful creatures could fully bounce back if dangerous fishing practices end now. And we can help make that happen!
San Felipe in Mexico is the centre of the local fishing industry. And three amazing groups there are working flat out to equip locals with sustainable fishing gear that’s completely safe for vaquitas.
Already fishers are switching over, but with so few vaquitas left we need to act quickly. They urgently need money to buy safe fishing gear, train people on how to use it and get it onto fishing boats as fast as possible.
Can you chip in to protect the last 7...
Israel Admits It Might Have Killed Journalist, Attacks Her Funeral
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- Published on Sunday, 15 May 2022 16:26
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Gas prices + BC
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- Published on Saturday, 14 May 2022 15:03
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PAOV — Gas prices across British Columbia have consistently been over $2 per litre over the past week. Petition starter Sarah has seen a 29% increase in her gas bill. The government plans to issue a rebate to provide short-term relief, but Sarah wants the government to take long-term action to protect their citizens from these extreme price increases. You can show your support by signing the petition now.
Regulate BC’s Gas Prices
24,687 have signed SARAH OBERMANN’s petition. Let’s get to 25,000!
Read more: Gas prices + BC
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